Ronda Gedward

Ronda Francis Gedward is a Special Educator with Atlanta Public Schools and the owner and creator of Educationally Complete. Her business provides teachers with training on inclusivity and she has been featured at a number of conferences on special education. She received her B.S. degree from McNeese State University, Master of Education from Troy University, and Educational Doctorate from Argosy University.

Before returning to education, she spent seven years as a mental health and substance abuse counselor within the Native American community. She worked to combat the effects of illegal drugs, alcohol, and mental illnesses and became knowledgeable about the unique social and economic hardships faced by indigenous people.

Dr. Gedward is passionate about service and has volunteered with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Mayor’s Masked Ball and the Atlanta chapter of Autism Speaks. She also tirelessly gives her time in support of Susan G. Komen Atlanta and South-View Historical Cemetery. Dr. Gedward is currently a member of the Atlanta Peachtree Chapter of the Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. and Decatur Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. She has served as a youth mentor with the United Way and as a member of the DeKalb Junior League. Dr. Gedward is a member of the Professional Association of Georgia Educators and a Lecturer at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Stone Mountain, Ga. She was honored to serve on the inaugural Georgia Assessment of Certified Educators (GACE) panel and recently completed her term on the state panel for Early Childhood Education. She is married and is the proud mother of three adult children.

Ronda Gedward on her shero:

Angela Davis is the person I read about when I was in elementary school. She would be discussed in national news, Essence, and Ebony magazine. My third sister would rally for her and I would be there as well. I met Ms. Davis two years ago and had a very meaningful conversation about the present and future. Because of her, I have volunteered on many campaigns.